INVESTMENT ULTRA RARE STONES

I use ultra rare colour stones, these stones are rare because they are found only in one or few places in the world. Supply will eventually run out. In some cases very soon. These stones also have exceptional beauty. Making their demand extremely high and even more dificult to get. They are the perfect investment stones. Their prices increase each year and often double from one year to the next. By buying a Van Goller Creation you are not only buying an incredibly beautiful one of a kind piece but you are also investing in your future.

PARAIBA TOURMALINE

The Paraiba was first discovered in the late 80’s in the Paraiba state of Brazil, hence its name. Its discovery caused a sensation in the market and it was quickly bought by all major jewellery houses. The supply has all but dried up and very few stones come out of Brazil these days.

In 2005 another discovery was made in Mozambique. These stones were generally larger stones than those found in Brazil but had the same chemical content. Most Paraibas on the market today come from Mozambique, with the stones formally called Paraiba Tourmaline in the industry.

The Paraiba tourmaline is an exceptionally rare gem stone, even more so than diamonds.  For every one million diamonds mined, only one Paraiba is mined. Naturally, this makes the Paraiba more valuable and therefore pricier than diamonds, emeralds or rubies. 

While the Paraiba stone normally has elements of iron, manganese, chrome and vanadium, which are the elements responsible for the beautiful colouring in tourmalines, the Paraiba Tourmaline is different. It owes its neon blue, blue green or green colour to the fact that a fair proportion of its weight consists of copper - an element which has never been observed in a tourmaline.

The extraordinary vividness of the Paraiba tourmalines does not reveal itself until the stone has been cut. Faceted, they scintillate a really unusual 'fire' and appear to glow intensely even when there is very little light. That is why their colour is often referred to as 'electric' or 'neon'. The aura of these treasures of nature is both fresh and spirited at the same time.

Not all the Paraibas I have accumulated over the years are made into jewellery. Since prices of Paraiba rise every year as they become more and more scarce, I’ve realised just what a valuable investment they are and expect their prices to increase exponentially over the next few years. 

MAHENGE SPINEL

Mahenge Spinel is the stone that changed everyones opinions about Spinel. Discovered in 2007 in the Mahenge region in Tanzania, the Mahenge Spinel has become one of the most popular stones of the new age. With it’s vibrant pinks and the deep reds, along with its durability that is only surpassed by a handful of gemstone, there’s no guessing why it is such a coveted stone. 

Mahenge spinel, which is only mined in one place in the world, has steadily declined in production in the last year or two. Its estimated decrease ranges between 50-75%. At the same time, demand for this pretty neon-coloured gem has increased, making it the perfect investment piece. Prices for Mahenges, in fact, have just about quadrupled since I've started buying them 6 years ago. 

PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRE

The Padparadscha Sapphire is one the most beautiful and rare sapphires, boasting a beautiful salmon colour. Padparadscha is a name derived from a Sinhalese word meaning “aquatic lotus blossom”, which almost perfectly sums up this precious stone. The colour of the Padparadscha sapphire can range from a salmon colour with a pinkish hue to a salmon colour with an orange hue. They are also rarely evenly coloured, often having colour zones with pink and yellow hints around their salmon colour. Clarity is important in the Padparadscha’s since their light colouration means that inclusions are easily revealed.

Found in Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Tanzania, the Padparadscha Sapphire is extremely rare. No two stones are alike and its difficult to find a Padparadscha over two carats in weight. When one is found it is considered exceptional and extremely rare.

The Padparadscha is by far the world’s most rare sapphire. They have become a collectors stone and are generally purchased as quickly as they are found. Padparadscha’s are sold at a price close to that of a fine blue sapphire, making them one of the worlds most expensive gemstones.

Being attracted to beautiful rare stones, I also use Burmese Sapphires, Grandidierites, Zircons, Alexandrites, Rhodolite Garnets and Malaya Garnets in my jewellery.